Social Work Resources
Social Work and Covid-19
Lessons for Education and Practice
This book captures the unique moment in time created by the Covid 19 pandemic and uses this as a lens to explore contemporary issues for social work education and practice.
Social Work Law
Applying the Law in Practice
An easy to navigate introduction to the law relevant to social work and how it can be applied in practice. Contemporary, creative and student-focused, this is a must-have textbook for qualifying undergraduates, Social Work degree apprentices, and newly qualified social workers.
The Anti-Racist Social Worker
stories of activism by social care and allied health professionals
This is the story of an anti-racist campaign staged by social workers and allied health professionals which encourages readers to consider their own possibilities for anti-racist action.
The Social Worker's Guide to the Care Act 2014
New edition of best-selling book which helps social workers gain a comprehensive understanding of how to achieve best practice in applying the Care Act 2014.
Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work
This is the third edition of our best-selling Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work with the most up-to-date guidance so social workers can write reports that achieve and illuminate.
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Studying for your Master’s Degree in Social Work
An essential book to support students from diverse backgrounds as they embark on a Master’s degree in social work.
Leading with Empathy
Supporting People in a Hybrid World
This book helps leaders and managers understand the impact of hybrid working on the well-being of staff and offers practical ideas to reduce work-related stress and create an effective, flexible and motivated workforce.
Criminology and Crime Prevention
Guides the policing student through all areas of criminology and crime prevention required for their course as part of the policing curriculum and includes detailed case studies and practical applications.
Nurturing Professional Judgement
A critical guide for teacher educators and early career mentors in supporting the development of professional judgement and intuitive practice.
Managing Stress
A theoretically informed practical guide to understanding and tackling stress, presented by a well-respected author who explains complex ideas clearly and accessibly without oversimplifying them.
Learning and Teaching Practical Skills
As seen on TV
This innovative book uses examples from popular TV shows to help teachers support the development of students' practical skills.
The Best Outcomes for Young People
Lessons from a PRU Headteacher
Practical ways for Pupil Referral Units, APs and mainstream schools to work in partnership to secure the best outcomes for students.
Coaching in the Classroom
Bringing out the best in learners
A thought-provoking and engaging guide to coaching in an educational setting, demonstrating how to coach young people in the classroom and how to embed a coaching culture in schools.